Controlling display settings using mobile device

ABSTRACT

A mobile settings control device (MSCD) presents a user interface (UI) enabling a user to establish display settings for a display associated with an audio video display device (AVDD) with which the MSCD communicates. Before and after adjustment screen shots may be presented full screen and toggled between on either the AVDD or MSCD, or split screens of before and after adjustment screen shots can be presented side by side on the AVDD or MSCD.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present application relates generally to controlling settings suchas contrast and brightness of a display such as a TV display using asecondary mobile device.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

User interfaces (UI) for AVDDs such as TVs have been provided in which aperson can establish various settings of the AVDD, including videosettings such as brightness, contrast, etc. As understood herein, suchUI typically are invoked from a settings menu presented onscreen,overlaid onto the video being presented. The user then manipulates theUI to change brightness, contrast, etc. When the user is satisfied he orshe exits the settings menu and can view the full screen unimpeded toobserve the results of the settings adjustments.

As also recognized herein, onscreen UIs disrupt the viewing experience.Furthermore, the onscreen settings UI distracts from and interferes withthe picture adjustment since it obfuscates the image the user is tryingto adjust.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to principles set forth further below, an audio video displaydevice (AVDD) includes a processor, a video display, and computerreadable storage medium bearing instructions executable by theprocessor. Using the instructions stored on the computer readablestorage medium, the processor can receive from a mobile settings controldevice (MSCD) wirelessly communicating with the AVDD display a settingscommand input by means of a user interface (UI) presented on a displayof the MSCD. The UI provides for user adjustment of display settingscommands including, for example, contrast and brightness. The processorapplies the display setting command to the video display to therebychange at least one display setting of the video display.

In some embodiments the AVDD sends the UI to the MSCD over a wired pathin a home network. In other embodiments the AVDD sends the UI to theMSCD over a wireless path. In still other embodiments the AVDD does notsend the UI to the MSCD and the MSCD is vended along with the AVDD.

In non-limiting examples, respective first and second images of at leastone video frame before the display setting is applied and after thedisplay setting is applied are presented. The first and second imagesmay be freeze frames or moving video images and they may be presentedsimultaneously side by side each other or sequentially full screen, inwhich case they are toggled between automatically at a user-definedtoggle rate or manually by the user manipulating the MSCD. The imagescan be presented on the AVDD, or on the MSCD, in which case the AVDDsends the images to the MSCD for presentation thereof. In this latterexample the AVDD may fill one half of a frame buffer with first pictureinformation and may also fill one half of a frame buffer with the samefirst picture information, sending the information in the frame buffersto the MSCD for presentation thereof in a split screen mode.

In another aspect, a mobile settings control device (MSCD) forestablishing display settings of an audio video display device (AVDD)has a processor and a video display controlled by the processor. Theprocessor is programmed to receive a user interface (UI) presentingdisplay settings adjustment elements and receive user input on the UI.The user input establishes at least one change command for a displaysetting. The processor sends the user input establishing at least onechange command for a display setting to the AVDD to thereby cause theAVDD to change an appearance of video on the AVDD in accordance with thechange command.

In example embodiments, the MSCD receives the UI from the AVDD over awired path in a home network. In other embodiments, the MSCD receivesthe UI from the AVDD over a wireless path. In still other embodiments,the MSCD does not receive the UI from the AVDD and the MSCD is vendedalong with the AVDD.

In non-limiting implementations respective first and second images of atleast one video frame before the change command is applied and after thechange command is applied are presented. The first and second images canbe freeze frames or live video and may be presented on the AVDD or MSCD.The first and second images can be presented simultaneously side by sideeach other or sequentially full screen and are toggled betweenautomatically or manually by the user manipulating the MSCD.

The MSCD can include a camera communicating image information imagedfrom the AVDD to the processor. The processor calibrates video settingsof the first image in accordance with the image information imaged fromthe AVDD and presents a calibrated first image on the display of theMSCD. In the event that the processor receives first and second userinputs simultaneously on the UI establishing respective first and secondchange commands, the processor sends the first and second changecommands in sequence to the AVDD according to a predetermined settingorder.

In another aspect, a method for establishing at least one displaysetting on an audio video display device (AVDD) using a mobile settingcontrol device (MSCD) includes one or more of the following. The methodcan include allowing a user to select from first and second selections,with the first selection being to present first and second images forsetting establishment comparison on the AVDD and the second selectionbeing to present first and second images for setting establishmentcomparison on the MSCD. The first image applies an old display setting,and the second image applies a user-established new setting.

In addition or alternatively, the method may include allowing a user toselect from first and second selections. The first selection can be topresent first and second images for setting establishment comparisonsimultaneously in split screen format, while the second selection can beto present first and second images for setting establishment comparisonsequentially in full screen format. The first image applies an olddisplay setting, and the second image applies a user-established newsetting.

In addition or alternatively, the method may include allowing a user toselect from first and second selections. The first selection can be topresent first and second images for setting establishment comparisonsequentially in full screen format with the user toggling between theimages. In contrast, the second selection can be to present first andsecond images for setting establishment comparison sequentially in fullscreen format with automatic toggling between the images. The firstimage applies an old display setting, and the second image applies auser-established new setting.

In addition or alternatively, the method may include allowing a user toselect from first and second selections. The first selection may be topresent first and second freeze frame images for setting establishmentcomparison, while the second selection may be to present first andsecond moving video images for setting establishment comparison. Thefirst image applies an old display setting, and the second image appliesa user-established new setting.

The details of the present invention, both as to its structure andoperation, can best be understood in reference to the accompanyingdrawings, in which like reference numerals refer to like parts, and inwhich:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a non-limiting example system in accordancewith present principles;

FIG. 2 is a simplified block diagram of another non-limiting examplesystem in accordance with present principles;

FIGS. 3-7 are screen shots illustrating various principles;

FIG. 8 is an example flow chart of logic according to presentprinciples;

FIG. 9 is a schematic view illustrating the display of the AVDD togglingbetween two images of different settings; and

FIG. 10 is a schematic view illustrating the display of the MSCDtoggling in synchronization with the AVDD display toggling in FIG. 9.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Referring initially to the non-limiting example embodiment shown in FIG.1, a system 10 includes an audio video display device (AVDD) 12 such asa TV including a TV tuner 16 communicating with a TV processor 18accessing a tangible computer readable storage medium 20 such asdisk-based or solid state storage. The AVDD 12 can output audio on oneor more speakers 22. The AVDD 12 can receive streaming video from theInternet using a built-in wired or wireless network interface 24 (suchas a modem or router) communicating with the processor 12 which mayexecute a software-implemented browser.

Video is presented under control of the TV processor 18 on a TV display26 such as but not limited to a high definition TV (HDTV) flat paneldisplay. The display 26 may be a three dimensional (3D) TV display thatpresents simulated 3D images to a person wearing 3D glasses watching theTV or otherwise, e.g., using holograms or other 3D technology. Forexample, the display 26 may be an autostereoscopic display, or activeshuttered 3D glasses that the viewer wears to view a sequential display26 is also contemplated.

User commands to the processor 18 may be wirelessly received from aremote control (RC) 28 using, e.g., rf or infrared. Audio-video displaydevices other than a TV may be used, e.g., smart phones, game consoles,personal digital organizers, notebook computers and other types ofcomputers, etc.

TV programming from one or more terrestrial TV broadcast sources asreceived by a terrestrial broadcast antenna which communicates with theAVDD 12 may be presented on the display 26 and speakers 22. Theterrestrial broadcast programming may conform to digital ATSC standardsand may carry within it a terrestrial broadcast EPG, although theterrestrial broadcast EPG may be received from alternate sources, e.g.,the Internet via Ethernet, or cable communication link, or satellitecommunication link.

TV programming from a cable TV head end may also be received at the TVfor presentation of TV signals on the display 26 and speakers 22. Whenbasic cable only is desired, the cable from the wall typically carriesTV signals in QAM or NTSC format and is plugged directly into the“F-type connector” on the TV chassis in the U.S., although the connectorused for this purpose in other countries may vary. In contrast, when theuser has an extended cable subscription for instance, the signals fromthe head end are typically sent through a STB which may be separate fromor integrated within the TV chassis but in any case which sends HDMIbaseband signals to the TV when the source is external to the TV. Othertypes of connections may be used, e.g., MOCA, USB, 1394 protocols, DLNA.

Similarly, HDMI baseband signals transmitted from a satellite source ofTV broadcast signals received by an integrated receiver/decoder (IRD)associated with a home satellite dish may be input to a HDMIICEC port 30of the AVDD 12 for presentation on the display 26 and speakers 22. Also,streaming video may be received from the Internet for presentation onthe display 26 and speakers 22. The streaming video may be received atthe network interface 24 or it may be received at an in-home modem thatis external to the AVDD 12 and conveyed to the AVDD 12 over a wired orwireless Ethernet link and received at an RJ45 or 802.11x antenna on theTV chassis.

Also, in some embodiments one or more cameras 32, which may be videocameras integrated in the chassis if desired or mounted separately andelectrically connected thereto, may be connected to the processor 18 toprovide to the processor 18 video images of viewers looking at thedisplay 26. The one or more cameras 32 may be positioned on top of thechassis of the AVDD, behind the display and looking through display, orembedded in the display.

The processor 16 may also communicate with an infrared (IR) orradiofrequency (RF) transceiver 34 for signaling to a mobile settingscontrol device (MSCD) 36. The MSCD 36 may include a MSCD processor 38accessing a computer readable storage medium 40 and communicatingsignals to and from the AVDD 12 through a communication interface 42such as a transceiver configured to communicate with the transceiver 34of the AVDD 12. The transceivers 34, 42 may be, without limitation, WiFitransceivers, Bluetooth transceivers, etc.

As set forth further below, in some embodiments the AVDD 12 cancommunicate user interfaces (UI) to the MSCD 36 for presentation of theUI on a display 44 of the MSCD 34 and subsequent user input to the UI ofvarious settings for the AVDD 12, including video settings. The display44 may be a touch screen display. The MSCD 36 may also have one or morecameras 46 communicating image information to the MSCD processor 38,including image information imaged from the AVDD display 26, forpurposes to be shortly disclosed.

The MSCD 36 can be a special purpose device provided by a manufacturerof the AVDD 12 along with vending the AVDD 12 or thereafter. Or, theMSCD 36 may be, without limitation, any portable device such as a smartphone, laptop or tablet computer, portable game console, and the like.Yet again, as shown in FIG. 2 in another alternate embodiment an MSCD 36a may communicate with an AVDD 12 a over a wired link 48 in a homenetwork, in which UIs are provided from the AVDD 12 a to the MSCD 36 aover the wired link 48 using, for example, digital living networkarchitecture (DLNA) principles known in the art such as RVU principlesin which remote user interfaces (RUI) may be employed, albeit to datenot the UIs envisioned herein or for the purposes envisioned herein. Thecomponents 12 a, 36 a shown in FIG. 2 may otherwise be in all essentialrespects identical to the components 12, 36 shown in FIG. 1, with theexception of, e.g., certain below-described code that attends tonon-DLNA transmission of UIs to the MSCD 36.

As used herein, “display setting” does not include mere channelcurrently tuned to but does include video presentation settingsincluding contrast, sharpness, brightness, color, hue, backlight,picture, temperature, noise reduction, as well as advanced settings suchas black corrector (on or off), gamma (on or off), clear white (on oroff), color space (wide or narrow), live color (on or off), detailenhancer (on or off), edge enhancer (on or off), white balance, and bothgain and bias values for red, green and blue pixels. Note that the abovesettings are example settings for a Sony Bravia (trademark) TV; otherAVDDs may use different nomenclature or may have some differences in thetype of display settings that can be adjusted.

FIGS. 3-6 show screen shots of example UIs that can be presented on thedisplay 26 of the AVDD 12 to allow a user to enter certain preferences.It is to be understood, however, that one or more of the screen shotscan alternately be presented on the display 44 of the MSCD 36 bycommunicating the UIs from the AVDD 12 to the MSCD 36 using thetransceivers 34, 42, or using the wired link 48 in the embodiment ofFIG. 2, or simply by programming the MSCD 36 with the UIs at manufacturein embodiments in which the MSCD 36 is vended with the AVDD 12.

FIG. 3 accordingly illustrates relevant components of a settings UI 50in which the user is given the choice of using the local device (in thiscase, the AVDD 12) to adjust display settings, or using the mobiledevice (MSCD 36) to adjust display settings. Assuming the user selectsto use the MSCD 36, the screen shot of FIG. 4 may appear in which a UI52 gives the user the choice of selecting whether to display thebelow-described “before” and “after” images on the display 26 of theAVDD 12 (labeled “TV” in FIG. 4) or on the display 44 of the MSCD 36. Insome embodiments the user may further select to present thebelow-described “before” and “after” images on both the display 26 ofthe AVDD 12 (labeled “TV” in FIG. 4) and on the display 44 of the MSCD36.

After selecting which display or displays to present the before andafter images, the UI 54 of FIG. 5 may appear, giving the user the optionof selecting to have the before and after images presentedsimultaneously side by side each other (or equivalently, top and bottom)or to have the before and after images presented individually,sequentially one after the other, each substantially full screen. In thelatter case, the display toggles between the before and after images,and should the user select this option, the user may also select whetherto toggle manually using a key on the MSCD 36, or whether to have therelevant processor toggle between the two images automatically, ifdesired at a user-defined rate input by the user at field 56, e.g.,toggle every two seconds. When the user has selected to have the imagestoggle and to have the images presented on both displays, the displaysare synchronized, such that whatever image appears on one displaysimultaneously appears on the other display. Or, briefly referring toFIGS. 9 and 10, respectively showing the AVDD display 26 and MSCDdisplay 44, as the AVDD toggles between two images having differentsettings as shown, the MSCD display 44 in FIG. 10 shows the settingsassociated with the screen shots in FIG. 9. Thus, as the AVDD togglesbetween the two different images shown in FIG. 9, the correspondingsettings used to create the two different settings are shown toggling insynchronization therewith on the MSCD.

In addition to the above user preference UIs, FIG. 6 shows a UI 58 thatmay be presented to enable a user to select whether the before and aftercomparison images are to be freeze frames or moving video, i.e., whetherthe comparison images to be each a single frame of video or a sequenceof video frames presented at the normal rate of around thirty frames persecond. The user may also be given the option, as indicated at 60, toselect a particular frame number to use as the comparison image. Asunderstood herein, it is possible for users to obtain information as toparticular frame numbers or even particular frame locations (e.g.,“first frame in chapter 5” of a disk-borne video stream) and should theuser so desire, a particular frame may be selected, it being understoodthat additional fields may be provided to identify the file or videostream from the frame number identified at 60 may be obtained.

Once the user preferences have been entered, the UI 62 shown in FIG. 7may be presented on the display 44 of the MSCD 36. As shown, the exampleUI 62 has three selector elements 64, 66, 68 in the form of draggablefill bars labeled “color”, “brightness” and “contrast”. It is to beunderstood that greater or fewer selector elements may be provided toenable the user to establish one or more of the above-defined exampledisplay settings, that selector elements other than fill bars may beused, that additional pages of selector elements may be presenteddepending on the number of display settings that are envisioned for userestablishment, and that input devices to establish particular settingsmay be used other than a touch screen display. However, in the exampleshown it is to be appreciated that the user need simply drag his or herfinger on one or more fill bars 64-68 to move the bar up or down asdesired to raise or lower the respective display setting.

As also indicated at 70, numeric values of the current settings may alsobe presented for the user's edification. A text instruction 72 can alsobe presented instructing the user how to manipulate the UI 62 toestablish display settings of the AVDD 12.

FIG. 7 also shows before and after images 74, 76 that are presented sideby side on the display 44 of the MSCD 36. Thus, in the example shown,the user has selected from the UI 50 (FIG. 3) to use the MSCD 36 as thedisplay settings control device, has selected from the UI 52 (FIG. 4) topresent the images 74, 76 on the MSCD 36, has selected from the UI 54(FIG. 5) to show the images in the split screen format illustrated, andhas selected from the UI 58 (FIG. 6) to use freeze frames as thecomparison images 74, 76. Of course, had the user selected, for example,“alternating full screen” from the UI 54 of FIG. 5, only one of theimages 74, 76 would appear in the entire area occupied by both of theimages 74, 76, then after toggling the other image 76, 74 would appear,etc. And had the user selected to present the images 74, 76 on the AVDD12, the images 74, 76 would appear as per the user preferences (freezeframe or moving video, split screen or full screen toggle) on thedisplay 26 of the AVDD 12 while the remainder of the UI 62 would stillappear on the display 44 of the MSCD 36.

Turning to the images 74, 76, regardless of where or how appearing thebefore image 74 is generated by applying the old (i.e., existing orcurrent) display settings, whereas the after image 74 is generated byapplying the results of the user-established new setting as input usingthe selector element(s) 64-68. Note that the images 74, 76 are identicalin that they show the same scene or picture, with the exception that oneimage is presented using a first set of display settings whereas theother image is presented using another set of display settings. In thisway, the user can view the effects of the changes being made using theUI 62 to the picture being presented on the AVDD 12. Once the user issatisfied with the display settings, he or she can click on an “apply”selector 78 of the UI 62 to cause the MSCD 36 to send the values of thenew settings to the AVDD 12, which then applies them to the display 26of the AVDD 12.

Thus, in an example embodiment the AVDD 12 does not apply new settingsto the display 26 until the user selects “apply”. In this way, the usermay view both images 74, 76 in the user-preferred manner andparticularly when the images 74, 76 are presented on the display 44 ofthe MSCD 36, in a manner that is completely transparent to viewers ofthe AVDD 12.

Should multiple users employ multiple MSCDs to change display settingsof the AVDD 12 simultaneously or, e.g., within a predetermined period oftime of each other (say, within five minutes of each other), the AVDD 12can average the new settings from the plural MSCDs and apply the averagesetting.

FIG. 8 shows example logic according to present principles. Commencingat block 80, some or all of the settings UIs described above areprovided to the MSCD 36. For example, the UI 62 of FIG. 7 is provided tothe MSCD 36 and if, as intimated above, the user preference setup isdesired to be executed on the MSCD 36 in lieu of or in addition to theAVDD 12, then the UIs of FIGS. 3-6 are also provided to the MSCD 36.

The provision of the UIs may be, as divulged earlier, one of threeexample ways. The UIs may be wirelessly transmitted from the AVDD 12 tothe MSCD 36 using the transceivers 34, 42. Or, the UIs may be sent overthe wired link 48 shown in FIG. 2 according to the DLNA protocolsdisclosed. Yet again, particularly when the MSCD 36 is a dedicateddevice vended with the AVDD 12, the UIs may be preprogrammed into theMSCD 36 in the factory, with no need to subsequently provide them to theMSCD 36 from the AVDD 12.

Proceeding to block 82, when user preferences are incorporated they arereceived and established according to the descriptions of FIGS. 3-6.Moving to block 84, If desired the display 44 of the MSCD 36 can beautomatically calibrated when the before and after comparison imageshave been selected to be presented on the display 44 of the MSCD 36 asopposed to the display 26 of the AVDD 12,

With greater specificity, assume the current image on the AVDD 12 is theimage desired to have one or more video display settings altered. Thecurrent image is provided to the MSCD 36 as is an image of the currentimage on the AVDD as imaged by the camera 46 in FIG. 1. That is, thecamera 46 images the display 26 of the AVDD 12 and compares that imageto the same mirror image being presented on the display 44 of the MSCD36. If both displays are more or less identical in configuration andoperation the images should match, since they have been produced withthe same numerical video display settings. But in the likelier eventthat despite being produced using the same numerical video displaysettings, owing to display manufacturing differences the image on theAVDD 12 perhaps is a bit lighter, as an example, than the imagepresented on the MSCD 36 or otherwise appears as though it is hasslightly different numerical video display settings, the MSCD 36 cancalibrate its display settings accordingly. In this regard, the AVDD 12not only provides the image to the MSCD 36 but also its numerical videodisplay settings so that the MSCD 36 can increase or decrease itsinternal calibration for its numerical video display settingsaccordingly. Thus, for instance, if the MSCD 36 notes that its image (asinternally determined by the processor 38 or as also imaged by thecamera 46) is slightly darker than the image taken by the camera of theimage on the AVDD 12, it can calibrate its brightness setting to beslightly higher than the brightness setting sent to it by the AVDD 12.

Proceeding to block 86, the UI 62 of FIG. 7 is presented on the display44 of the MSCD 36. Moving to block 88, the before and after images arepresented on the AVDD 12 or MSCD 36 as appropriate for the userpreferences discussed above. Note that in presenting the after image,initially, prior to reception of user display setting changes, thebefore image will be identical to the after image.

In the example shown in FIG. 7 in which the user has elected to showbefore and images on the MSCD 36 simultaneously in split screen mode,the AVDD 12 can fill one half of a frame buffer with a subset of pixeldate from the selected image, since the entire image is not to bepresented but only a smaller version thereof, and then fill the otherhalf of the frame buffer with the same pixel data, sending the data inthe now-full frame buffer to the MSCD 36. The MSCD 36 thus receives afull, complete frame buffer information that contains two identicalimages each smaller than the original image from which they werederived.

User input from the UI 62 is received at block 90 and the “after” image(in the example shown in FIG. 7, the image 76) is altered accordingly.When the user has selected to present the before and after images on theAVDD 12, the MSCD 36 sends, via the transceivers 42, 34 or wired link48, the changed setting information to the AVDD 12. The user can thencompare the before and after images to see which one he or she prefers.The logic at blocks 88 and 90 can be repeated as long as the usermanipulates the UI 62 on the MSCD 36 without disturbing the image beingpresented on the AVDD 12, at least when the user has selected to viewthe images on the MSCD 36 and not the AVDD 12. Eventually, once the useris satisfied with the changed display settings, at block 92 the userselects the “apply” selector 78 in FIG. 7, causing the logic to movefrom block 92 to decision diamond 94.

As indicated by decision diamond 94, in the event that the user haschanged multiple display settings, e.g., in the event that the user haschanged both “brightness” and “contrast”, the logic proceeds to block96, wherein the processor 38 of the MSCD 36 orders the settings commandsfor transmission to the AVDD 12 using, if desired, a predeterminedhierarchy of settings. For example, some displays may function better if“brightness” is adjusted prior to “contrast”, and in this hypothetical,any changes to the “brightness” setting are ordered to be transmittedand applied prior to any changes in “contrast”.

From block 96 or from decision diamond 94 if only a single setting waschanged prior to receiving the “apply” command, the logic moves to block98. At block 98 the settings changes are sent from the MSCD 36 to theAVDD 12 according, if appropriate, to the ordering established at block96, along with a command to the AVDD 12 apply the changes and exit videodisplay setting mode.

While the particular CONTROLLING DISPLAY SETTINGS USING MOBILE DEVICE isherein shown and described in detail, it is to be understood that thesubject matter which is encompassed by the present invention is limitedonly by the claims.

1. Audio video display device (AVDD) comprising: processor configuredfor controlling a video display; and computer readable storage mediumbearing instructions executable by the processor to configure theprocessor to: receive from a mobile settings control device (MSCD)communicating with the AVDD display at least one settings command inputby means of a user interface (UI) presented on a display of the MSCD andproviding for user adjustment of display settings commands including atleast contrast and brightness; and apply the at least one displaysetting command to the video display to thereby change at least onedisplay setting of the video display, wherein respective first andsecond images of at least one video frame before the at least onedisplay setting is applied and after the at least one display setting isapplied are presented and wherein the first and second images arepresented on the AVDD and on the MSCD, and the presentation of theimages on the AVDD is synchronized with the presentation of the imageson the MSCD.
 2. The AVDD of claim 1, wherein the AVDD sends the UI tothe MSCD over a wired path in a home network.
 3. The AVDD of claim 1,wherein the AVDD sends the UI to the MSCD over a wireless path.
 4. TheAVDD of claim 1, wherein the AVDD does not send the UI to the MSCD andthe MSCD is vended along with the AVDD.
 5. (canceled)
 6. The AVDD ofclaim 1, wherein the first and second images are freeze frames.
 7. TheAVDD of claim 1, wherein the first and second images are moving videoimages.
 8. The AVDD of claim 1, wherein the first and second images arepresented simultaneously side by side each other.
 9. The AVDD of claim1, wherein the first and second images are presented sequentially fullscreen and are toggled between.
 10. The AVDD of claim 1, wherein thefirst and second images are presented sequentially full screen and aretoggled between automatically at a user-defined toggle rate.
 11. TheAVDD of claim 1, wherein the first and second images are presentedsequentially full screen and are toggled between manually by the usermanipulating the MSCD.
 12. (canceled)
 13. Audio video device (AVD)comprising: processor configured for controlling a first display; andcomputer readable storage medium bearing instructions executable by theprocessor to configure the processor to: receive from a mobile settingscontrol device (MSCD) communicating with the display at least onesettings command input by means of a user interface (UI) presented on adisplay of the MSCD and providing for user adjustment of displaysettings commands including at least contrast and brightness; and applythe at least one display setting command to the first display to therebychange at least one display setting of the first display, whereinrespective first and second images of at least one video frame beforethe at least one display setting is applied and after the at least onedisplay setting is applied are presented and wherein the first andsecond images are presented on the MSCD, and the AVD sends the images tothe MSCD for presentation thereof.
 14. The AVD of claim 13, wherein theAV fills one half of a frame buffer with first picture information andalso fills one half of a frame buffer with the first pictureinformation, sending the information in the frame buffers to the MSCDfor presentation thereof in a split screen mode.
 15. A mobile settingscontrol device (MSCD) for establishing display settings of an audiovideo display device (AVDD) comprising: a processor configured tocontrol a video display; the processor being programmed to configure theprocessor to: receive a user interface (UI) presenting display settingsadjustment elements; receive user input on the UI, the user inputestablishing at least one change command for a display setting; and sendthe user input establishing at least one change command for a displaysetting to the AVDD to thereby cause the AVDD to change an appearance ofvideo on the AVDD in accordance with the change command, whereinrespective first and second images of at least one video frame beforethe change command is applied and after the change command is appliedare presented, and wherein the first and second images are presented onthe MSCD, and the AVDD sends the images to the MSCD for presentationthereof.
 16. The MSCD of claim 15, wherein the MSCD receives the UI fromthe AVDD over a wired path in a home network.
 17. The MSCD of claim 15,wherein the MSCD receives the UI from the AVDD over a wireless path. 18.The MSCD of claim 15, wherein the MSCD does not receive the UI from theAVDD and the MSCD is vended along with the AVDD.
 19. (canceled)
 20. TheMSCD of claim 15, wherein the first and second images are freeze frames.21. The MSCD of claim 15, wherein the first and second images are movingvideo images.
 22. The MSCD of claim 15, wherein the first and secondimages are presented simultaneously side by side each other.
 23. TheMSCD of claim 15, wherein the first and second images are presentedsequentially full screen and are toggled between.
 24. The MSCD of claim15, wherein the first and second images are presented sequentially fullscreen and are toggled between automatically at a user-defined togglerate.
 25. The MSCD of claim 15, wherein the first and second images arepresented sequentially full screen and are toggled between manually bythe user manipulating the MSCD.
 26. The MSCD of claim 15, wherein thefirst and second images are presented on the AVDD.
 27. (canceled)
 28. Amobile settings control device (MSCD) for establishing display settingsof an audio video display device (AVDD) comprising: a processorconfigured to control a video display; the processor being programmedwith instructions to configure the processor to: receive a userinterface (UI) presenting display settings adjustment elements; receiveuser input on the UI, the user input establishing at least one changecommand for a display setting; and send the user input establishing atleast one change command for a display setting to the AVDD to therebycause the AVDD to change an appearance of video on the AVDD inaccordance with the change command, wherein respective first and secondimages of at least one video frame before the change command is appliedand after the change command is applied are presented, a cameraconfigured for communicating image information imaged from the AVDD tothe processor, the processor being programmed for calibrating videosettings of the first image in accordance with the image informationimaged from the AVDD and presenting a calibrated first image on thedisplay of the MSCD.
 29. A mobile settings control device (MSCD) forestablishing display settings of an audio video display device (AVDD)comprising: a processor configured to control a video display; theprocessor being programmed with instructions to configure the processorto: receive a user interface (UI) presenting display settings adjustmentelements; receive user input on the UI, the user input establishing atleast one change command for a display setting; and send the user inputestablishing at least one change command for a display setting to theAVDD to thereby cause the AVDD to change an appearance of video on theAVDD in accordance with the change command, wherein the processor isprogrammed to receive first and second user inputs simultaneously on theUI establishing respective first and second change commands, and theprocessor is programmed to send the first and second change commands insequence to the AVDD according to a predetermined setting order. 30-34.(canceled)